Great North Museum: Hancock

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The Venue

Highlights of the new museum include a large-scale, interactive model of Hadrian's Wall. Major new displays showcasing the wonder and diversity of the natural world, spectacular objects from Ancient Greece and mummies from Ancient Egypt, as well as a planetarium, a life-size T. rex dinosaur skeleton and much more...

Visitor information

  • Baby changing

  • Coffee shop or tea shop

  • Food

  • Guided tours

  • Hearing disabilities facilities

  • Library

  • Shop

  • Study area

  • Visual disability facilities

  • Wheelchair Access

Opening times: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 2pm - 5pm, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

Entry price: Free entry. Admission charge applies for some temporary exhibitions, please contact the museum in advance of your visit for details.

Location

Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA

Tel: 0191 222 6765

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